[Rarebooks] FS: THE CANTERBURY TALES Illustrated and SIGNED by Arthur Szyk

[Charles Agvent]

We have recently posted on our home page and elsewhere 175 new Limited 
Editions Club acquisitions including Original Art for some of the books; 
publisher's, office, and proof copies of the books; and books still in 
their original shipping containers, as well as some high points of the 
press.  Here is an example.

CHAUCER, Geoffrey. THE CANTERBURY TALES. New York: Limited Editions 
Club, (1946). Large octavo bound in original white morocco-grained 
sheepskin-backed decorated boards. Designed by George Macy with 
decorated initials and headings by Charles E. Skaggs and illustrated 
with full-page color plates by Arthur Szyk. Of a total edition of 1500 
copies SIGNED by the artist on the colophon page, this is one of only 15 
Presentation Copies with the publisher's blindstamp attesting to such on 
the colophon page where instead of a number the initials "G.M." are 
handwritten. Acquired directly from the publisher's files, and most 
likely the publisher George Macy's very own copy. A slightly better than 
average copy of this title with the typical wear to the sheepskin spine 
at the tips and some along the edges, but this copy of course 
distinguished by its provenance. Very Good in a Near Fine slipcase with 
light edgewear. (#016614) $350.00

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